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An Interview with Author Martha Waters

In the second episode of this week, I am joined by author Martha Waters to talk about her brand-new novel, Spellstruck.

The story is set in a magical 1920s Britain where spellcasting is outlawed and the class lines cut just as deep as the magic.

We talk about the interwar history Martha wove into the world-building, the opposites-attract chemistry between Vesper and Max, and the family drama and mystery threads that keep the romance from ever feeling small.

Martha also opens up on the craft: whether she drafts in order or jumps around, how she paces herself to avoid burnout, and what finally…

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